Top 10 Day Trips from in Province of Granada, Andalucia

July 20, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
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1. Alhambra trip from Marbella or Malaga

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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Visit Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and get to know the last historically Arabic city in Spain. This tour takes you back 600 years, when this fortress was reconstructed and converted into a magnificent royal palace by the Sultan of Granada in 1333. Pickup from your hotel and arrive at Alhambra. The complex offers sweeping views of nearby villages and the jagged Sierra Nevada mountain.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups over 7 pax, Alhambra Entry tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Siobhan C

Its a fascinating place with a very interesting history. I'd highly recommend a visit here - there is lots to do and see from a visit to the upper Rock and the monkeys, to a bit of shopping, a nice meal in the square or a visit to the new 'Ocean Quarter' with its port and lovely bars.

2. Guided Visit: Canyoning in Granada, Río Verde Canyon

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5.0 based on 7 reviews

We will pick you up with one of our vans at your hotel location and drive through one of the most beautiful natural landscape that you could enjoy in Andalucia,at main hub of Almijara Natural Park. The best place for Sport activities in nature, guided by our experimented and prepared guides team (mainly in english or spanish), with a warm and profesional way of been will make you live an unique Río Verde Canyon Experience. Our team will pick you up at your hotel or main meeting point closer (in case your hotel is located in a restricted area of the city centre) at 8.30 am in the morning. After that when we arrive to activity location it is when you will start to discover a great and fantastic gorge that seems done with the main prupose of canyoning practice. Once we finish the activity you could be plenty of energy again in one of the restaurants of the area.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver and guide, Montain guide (english/spanish), Full equipment for practise canyoning

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Reviewed By htaunt0n

Very enjoyable trip. Pretty villages, friendly guide. It was just the two of us on the trip. The walk is fairly short, quite steep, but my mother who is 78 coped fine with it.

3. Alpujarras 4x4 small group tour

Nevada Guides - Day Tours
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Discover the best but secret viewpoints of the Alpujarras, driving through old trails from the time of the Visigods and the Arabs, and it´s white villages hanging in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada National Park.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop, Brunch

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Reviewed By Marjo_Doe

Great experience! The landscape was beautiful and our guide knew exactly where to go and was very knowledgeable. This tour is also suitable for older people who wants to enjoy the nice views. Would really recommend it!

4. 4WD Sierra Nevada Safari small group tour

Nevada Guides - Day Tours
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Discover some of the best secret viewpoints of Granada's Sierra Nevada in a tailor-made 4WD tour. Led by a local guide, pass white mountain villages, lakes, old Mediterranean forests and snowed mountains. On this 6-hour tour, you will drive through deep valleys excavated by the ice and the rivers during thousand of years, using old ways from the time of the Visigods and the Arabs Top it off with a drink in a panoramic restaurant at 2500 meters with incredible views of the highest mountains in Spain, where you can have lunch, dinner, 3 courses set menu for just 10 euros.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, One drink,beer, wine coke, coffee or similar, in a panoramic restaurant(possible to have lunch), Local guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off; if your hotel is in a restricted area for private transport, we will meet at the closest meeting point, maximum 15 minutes walk, Optional lunch for just 10 euros 3 courses set menu(to pay in the restaurant), Optional dinner for just 10 euros 3 courses set menu(to pay in the restaurant)

Exclusions: 3 courses set menu available for just 10 euros(to pay in the restaurant), 3 courses set menu available for just 10 euros(to pay in the restaurant)

Reviewed By Kate B

Can’t recommend Nevada Guides enough! As a group of 10 people aged between 11 and 71 this was a fabulous day for all. Jaime and his colleague Ernst were friendly and fun, yet extremely knowledgeable, answering all our questions and queries regarding their beautiful backyard. They showed us the Sierra Nevada in a relaxing and enjoyable way making it a definite highlight of our trip. After seeing the stunning scenery and hearing the history of the area we were treated to a fabulous lunch and hike for some spectacular photos. This day trip has something for everyone! Thank you Jaime for an unforgettable experience!

5. Private Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens Tour From Malaga

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Explore one of the most popular monuments in Spain and Islamic civilization on this 6-hour private tour with skip the line ticket. Walk with the official guide through the Islamic palaces and visit the stunning summer palace and gardens of the Generalife.

Inclusions: Private tour with a professional art historian guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel pickup and drop-off from the following cities: Malaga, Fuengirola, Marbella, Torremolinos, and Benalmadena, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle with driver, Transport by air-conditioned coach if option of groups from 10 persons selected, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By nachor954

excellent tour and wonderful stories about the life and conquest of the fortress. Also great history of the Nazari kingdom of southern spain and how it finally fell to the christian king and queen in the V century . The Malaga Alcazaba stood for a long time as the protector of the Malaga trade route from Granada to the mediterranean. Our guide Mohammed was very knowledgeable and full of passion and rigor , a great guy.

6. Seville Private Transfer to Granada with a Visit to Ronda

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After pick up from your accommodation in Seville you will have a comfortable drive to Ronda. Ronda has been known for centuries as the emblematic spot of Romantic travelers who fell in love with its landscapes. You will have a stop of 2-3 hours to stroll through its streets, following the footsteps of those novelists. As you make your way to the old town, cross over the New Bridge and marvel at the 100m views of the gorge and river below. Enter the old town, find its many plazas and beautiful white architecture. From outside, see the Madragon palace, Santa Maria la Mayor Church, Baños Arabe and the bullfighting ring. If you wish to have a guided visit with a private guide it costs 90€. If you would like to fully appreciate the rich natural scenery, your driver can take you down to the riverside for a fantastic view of the gorge and bridge from below. Necessary Information - Drop off address - Age of kids attending  - If you wish to add a private tour of Ronda (supplement of 90€)

Inclusions: Driver, Hotel pickup in Seville, Hotel drop-off in Granada, Transport by air-conditioned car, One medium size suitcase and personal bag per person (upgrade available upon request)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entry to the monuments, Guide (available upon request for a supplement, Italian and French may have additional supplement)

Reviewed By Peter H

This is one of the best experiences ever! We arranged it for a friend's birthday surprise. Mahsa was extremely helpful in the run-up to the event and very friendly in all communications. The show itself was outstanding, with Costanza accompanied by an excellent singer and guitarist. We opted for this upgrade and it was definitely worth it. The three performers explained the music in English, asked us if we had any questions, and then taught us a few steps. All in all, an extremely enjoyable hour and would TOTALLY recommend! Olé

7. Full-Day Sierra Nevada National Park Tour from Roquetas de Mar

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Explore the Almeria region of Spain on this full-day bus tour to the Sierra Nevada National Park. See the cave houses of Guadix and Purrullena. Discover the white-washed villages of the Alpujarra. Pass through the Nacimiento River Valley, and visit a pottery workshop in Alhabia.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (only Roquetas de Mar), Air-conditioned vehicle, Traveler insurance

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Reviewed By JulienVVV

Kudos to Pepe Tours on a great guided tour of the Alhambra, With them, none of the horror stories one could read online. They were professional in getting calls immediately to confirm the schedule and meeting point, plus called me at checkin to make sure we didn’t get lost. The guide Noelia was just great: very knowledgeable and instructive. Everything went smoothly, well done Pepe Tours!

8. Granada Day Trip with Skip-the-Line Ticket to Alhambra and Optional AlbaicinTour

Andalsur Excursiones
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Experience Andalusia’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders on this day trip from Seville to Granada. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Alhambra Palace’s Generalife Gardens, Nasrid Palace and the Alcazaba fortress, and explore numerous courtyards filled with fountains, flowerbeds, pavilions and fortresses featuring Moorish architecture. Take an optional walking tour of the Albaicin quarter and learn fascinating facts about these sites from your knowledgeable guide as you travel by comfortable coach.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Albaicin walking tour (if option selected), Skip the line for guaranteed entry to Nasrid Palace, Alcazaba fortress, and the Gardens

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Reviewed By Jen1111k

Great trip, very good service and commentary of all the different stops. Lots of free time but also structured tours

9. Skip-the-Line: Alhambra Tour and Granada Hammam

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Combine a visit to the Alhambra, Granada’s top historical site, with an afternoon of blissful indulgence at the city’s Arab baths -- Hammam Al Andalus. Start with a skip-the-line morning tour around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra, seeing its highlights like Alcazaba Fortress and Generalife Gardens, and then relax at leisure in the spa pools at the baths. You can even upgrade to include a massage!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, 1-hour session at Hammam Al Andalus, Quiromassage and aromatherapy of 15 minutes (if option selected), Preventing service Covid-19: Social distancing in the walking tour and bus, Hand sanitizer, Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Transport from Alhambra to the Hammam

Reviewed By Silvia F

If you decide to visit the Alhambra you should definitely ask for Emilio to guide you. He is the real sultan in that palace!

10. Granada Day Trip including Alhambra and Generalife Gardens from Seville

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3.9 based on 356 reviews

Take a trip to Granada and the Alhambra Palace, one of the most beautiful architectural marvels in the world, on a day trip from Seville. Granada is home to two of Spain's most famous Unesco World Heritage Sites: the gardens of the Generalife and the exquisite Moorish architecture of the Alhambra Palace.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Paulccccc

This is experience was the highlight of my holiday on Spain in 2020. The team are excellent and moved me with passion and complete commitment. They are amazing. I think God Himself will be proud of their excellence and passion. This is something you have to do if you are going to visit Seville. God bless you all and keep going xxxx

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